Artists Cat Fortey, Cath Muldowney and Nicola Storr have been working with cycling groups to create writing, sounds, photography and sculpture.

Tell us your own cycling stories – from childhood to yesterday – what does cycling in Bradford evoke for you?

Free drop-in creative and cycling activities:

• Wed 10 Sep, 4-6pm – Found Word Poetry: Local artist Nicola Storr presents a fun, relaxed workshop where we’ll play with bike related words to create short, one-of-a-kind poems that celebrate cycling.
• Thu 11 & Fri 12 Sep, 4-6pm – Dr Bike – Minor Repairs: Free minor bike repairs and safety checks as well as information and advice on cycling in Bradford. Bring a bike along and if we can’t fix it, we can at least advise you on what to do with it.
• Sat 13 Sep, 2-4pm – Textile Workshop: Details to be confirmed.
• Sat 13 Sep, 2-4pm Sound Postcards: Local sound artist, David Carpenter teaches you how to use your smartphone to capture the sounds around you and create a lasting audio memory of your time in the park.
• Sun 14 Sep, 2-4pm: Badge-making Using Collage: Illustrator Cat Fortey invites you to make your own bike-themed badge that tells a story. This workshop will provide you with everything you need to wear your love of cycling with pride.

Find out more about this event at the Capital of Cycling website.

So join us to get ON YER BIKE!

Contributing groups:

• West Bowling Women’s Cycling Group
• Devi Bikes, Keighley
• Recycled Teenagers and Memory Friends,
• Sandale Centre, Buttershaw
• Year 6 students, Myrtle Park Primary School, Bingley

The Beacon is a custom-made touring venue for Bradford 2025.

From 28 August – 28 September, The Beacon will be at Lister Park.

Plan your visit below, or get in touch with us on [email protected] for more information.

Lister Park
North Park Road,
Bradford,
BD9 4NS